What is the defining feature of Binge-Eating Disorder (BED) that separates it from Bulimia Nervosa?
Explanation
The primary difference between Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-Eating Disorder (BED) lies in the behavior following a binge. Individuals with bulimia engage in compensatory behaviors (like purging or excessive exercise) to prevent weight gain, whereas individuals with BED do not.
Other questions
What does it mean that the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder are 'mutually exclusive'?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of Anorexia Nervosa?
How is 'binge eating' defined within the context of Bulimia Nervosa?
According to the National Eating Disorder Alliance (NEDA) website, what is the prevalence of anorexia nervosa in women at any point in time?
In which type of countries is anorexia nervosa most prevalent?
What is the 12-month prevalence range for bulimia nervosa as reported by the DSM?
A report by Hudson et al. (2007) indicates that Binge-Eating Disorder (BED) is how many times more common than anorexia and bulimia?
Which two disorders are more commonly seen in individuals with anorexia who engage in binge-eating/purging behaviors?
What is the estimated percentage of individuals with anorexia nervosa who have attempted suicide?
Besides bipolar and depressive disorders, which other mental health concern is often present in those with bulimia nervosa?
What is the approximate prevalence of substance use disorder among those with bulimia?
Which two disorders are listed as common comorbidities with Binge-Eating Disorder (BED)?
The argument that eating disorders are 'multidimensional disorders' implies that their development is caused by what?
If an identical twin is diagnosed with anorexia, what is the concordance rate, or the chance the other twin will also develop anorexia in their lifetime?
What is the concordance rate for bulimia in fraternal twins?
Within the hypothalamus, which structure is responsible for initiating the hunger cues that cause an organism to eat?
The cognitive theory of eating disorders suggests they are a variant of which other psychological disorder?
What sociocultural factor, particularly emphasized in Western countries, is considered a core feature of eating disorders?
According to a study by Caldwell and colleagues (1997), which group of women was found to be equally as dissatisfied with their physique as high-income white women?
Among men diagnosed with an eating disorder, what is most often identified as the primary reason for their eating behaviors?
Which personality trait, defined as the belief that one must be perfect, is identified as a contributing factor to disorders related to eating, particularly anorexia nervosa?
What is the immediate goal for the treatment of an individual with anorexia nervosa?
Family-Based Therapy (FBT) has been shown to elicit what percentage of weight restoration in one year for children and adolescents with anorexia?
What is the initial goal of treatment for Bulimia Nervosa?
In Interpersonal Psychotherapy adapted for eating disorders (IPT-E), what is the primary focus of Phase Two?
Which combination of treatments are among the most effective for Binge-Eating Disorder (BED)?
What is the approximate mortality rate for anorexia nervosa over the first 10 years from presentation?
For a diagnosis of Bulimia Nervosa, how frequently must the cycle of binge eating and compensatory behaviors occur on average?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a typical emotional or behavioral warning sign for Anorexia Nervosa?
According to the diagnostic guidelines, if an individual has a significantly low body weight and also engages in binge/purging behaviors, what is the correct diagnosis?
In the U.S., the prevalence of anorexia nervosa is lower among which two ethnoracial groups compared to non-Latinx Whites?
What percentage of adolescent females experience subthreshold bulimia?
According to a study by Stice and Bohon (2012), what is the range for the percentage of females who will develop binge eating disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is more frequently seen as a comorbidity in individuals with which type of anorexia nervosa?
Approximately what fraction of individuals with bulimia have experienced suicidal ideation?
What percentage of individuals with Binge-Eating Disorder (BED) have reported suicidal ideation?
Relatives of individuals diagnosed with an eating disorder are up to how many times more likely to also be diagnosed with an eating disorder?
Which structure within the hypothalamus is responsible for sending signals of satiation, telling the organism to stop eating?
What does the text note about race discrepancies in the context of Binge-Eating Disorder (BED)?
According to the transdiagnostic model of eating disorders, what does overall low self-esteem increase the risk for?
What occurs during Phase 1 of Family-Based Therapy (FBT) for anorexia nervosa?
In the context of treating bulimia, what is an example of an activity used in Exposure and Response Prevention to prevent purging after a binge?
What is the primary goal of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) when used as a treatment for bulimia nervosa?
While interpersonal therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy are effective in reducing binge-eating episodes in Binge-Eating Disorder (BED), what have they NOT been effective in achieving?
Which of the following is listed as an unfavorable prognostic feature for anorexia nervosa?
What percentage of adolescents will be diagnosed with at least one eating disorder by their 20th birthday?
To meet the criteria for Binge-Eating Disorder, the binge-eating episodes must be associated with at least how many specified feelings or behaviors, such as eating quicker than usual or feeling disgusted with oneself?
Which of the following is listed as a common antecedent of binge eating for individuals with bulimia?
What reason does the text speculate for why males may not be diagnosed with eating disorders as frequently as women?